Abstract: Compositions of a mold release agent for casting are disclosed which are excellent in heat resistance and releasing effect, and contain an organopolysiloxane expressed by the following general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R represents methyl group or phenyl group, R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, aralkyl group, or aryl group, R.sup.2 represents R or R.sup.1, x is an integer of from 0 to 1000, y is an integer of from 10 to 1000, and x+y is an integer of from 10 to 2000.

Abstract: A method of application of finning preventive agent in an apparatus for casting anodes for electrolyzing copper by pouring molten copper into the molds, in which the inner planes of the molds can be coated with the finning preventive agent in a reliable and efficient manner, is provided. Before pouring molten copper into the molds, silicon oil is automatically applied to the inner planes 2a.sub.1 to 2a.sub.10 of the molds M dividedly in three applications by industrial robots 24, 25 of a vertical multi-articulate type having brushes 30. An amount of silicon oil consumed is 4 to 10 cc for one mold.

Abstract: A method of application of finning preventive agent in an apparatus for casting anodes for electrolyzing copper by pouring molten copper into the molds, in which the inner planes of the molds can be coated with the finning preventive agent in a reliable and efficient manner, is provided. Before pouring molten copper into the molds, silicon oil is automatically applied to the inner planes 2a.sub.1, to 2a.sub.10 of the molds M dividedly in three applications by industrial robots 24, 25 of a vertical multi-articulate type having brushes 30. An amount of silicon oil consumed is 4 to 10 cc for one mold.